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Pastor Coates Drops Fraud Claims Against Orchard Developer and Two Former Dunbar Clients

Pastor Coates Drops Fraud Claims Against  Orchard Developer and Two Former Dunbar Clients Dismissals with prejudice remove three defendants from multimillion-dollar lending lawsuit involving late

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Pastor Coates Drops Fraud Claims Against Orchard Developer and Two Former Dunbar Clients

Pastor Coates Drops Fraud Claims Against  Orchard Developer and Two Former Dunbar Clients Dismissals with prejudice remove three defendants from multimillion-dollar lending lawsuit involving late Massachusetts attorney Ronald Dunbar Jr. By Christopher Kelleher  October 20, 2026 7:15 P.M.  KENT COUNTY, R.I. — Pastor Delman Coates has voluntarily dismissed all claims
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Woman Sues Brookfield Property Owner for Negligence After Falling Tree Limb Allegedly Causes Broken Nose, Lost Teeth

Woman Sues Brookfield Property Owner for  Negligence After Falling Tree Limb Allegedly Causes Broken Nose, Lost Teeth Claudia Cenedella alleges John Holdcraft ignored warnings about a dangerous tree limb. Separate court filings raise questions about conflicting residential-address statements. By Christopher Kelleher | The Brookfield Examiner October 12, 2026  11:15 A.M. 
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JOHN “DAVE” HOLDCRAFT CONVICTED OF WITNESS INTIMIDATION AFTER DAYLONG JURY TRIAL

JOHN “DAVE” HOLDCRAFT CONVICTED OF WITNESS INTIMIDATION AFTER DAYLONG JURY TRIAL EAST BROOKFIELD — A jury found John D. Holdcraft guilty Monday, Sept. 21, 2026, of felony witness intimidation following a daylong trial involving months of voicemails, a harassment prevention proceeding and a Feb. 20, 2025 encounter between Holdcraft and
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MassWildlife Plans Prescribed Fires at Quaboag Wildlife Management Area

MassWildlife Plans Prescribed Fires at Quaboag Wildlife Management Area Controlled burns are scheduled for Tuesday and Wednesday north of Long Hill Road in Brookfield. BROOKFIELD
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BROOKFIELD’S WETLANDS DOUBLE  STANDARD

BROOKFIELD’S WETLANDS DOUBLE  STANDARD Mountains of asphalt millings and fill are being staged beside one of Brookfield’s largest natural resource areas. No wetlands application has
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WHO RUNS BROOKFIELD?

WHO RUNS BROOKFIELD? If you don’t live here, why are you governing the people who do? EDITORIAL | By Christopher KelleherFounder & Editor, The Brookfield

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Position Open: Highway Superintendent in the Town of Brookfield

Date: October 12, 2023 Brookfield, MA – The Town of Brookfield, a charming community with a population of 3,450, is seeking a dynamic and experienced
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Brookfield Community Newspaper Seeks Local Talents: Join Our Writing Team!

The Brookfield Examiner, your trusted local non-profit newspaper, is calling on residents to contribute to a proud town tradition. As we continue our mission to